Traditional Irish Soda Bread

Bake this traditional style quick soda bread to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. Especially good served warm with lots of butter and honey drizzled on top.

Ingredients

Bread:

1 1/2 cups flour

2 cups whole wheat flour

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup raisins

3/4 tablespoon caraway seeds

3/4 cup milk

1 (8-ounce) container plain yogurt (low-fat is fine)

2 tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

Topping:

1 tablespoon milk

1 tablespoon old-fashioned oats

Honey Tips

Honey Flavors and Colors

Honey has different flavors and colors, depending on the location and kinds of flowers the bees visit. Climatic conditions of the area also influence its flavor and color.

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Oil an 8-9-inch pie plate or cast iron skillet.
In a large bowl stir together flour, whole wheat flour, oats, salt, baking soda, raisins and caraway seeds.
In a small bowl whisk together milk, yogurt and honey until honey has dissolved. Using a fork, stir into dry ingredients until just combined. Turn out on a lightly floured surface and knead dough 8 to 10 times.
Place on pie plate or cast iron skillet. Brush with 1 tablespoon milk and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon oats.
Bake 30 – 35 minutes until bread is browned and sounds hollow when tapped on bottom. Cool on rack.